The saying goes that “Manners Maketh Man” but in today’s context, we believe that “One’s Timepiece” replaces “Manners.” While the vast world of horology seems daunting, we’ve done the work for you — the time-ticker for party animals should be as flashy as their footwear, brokering deals over power lunches now involve a subtle flex of luxury, and the hipster watch mimics the timeless appeal of their favourite font — Helvetica. Here are five varying ones for equally varying lifestyles.
Pictured Above: Omega Seamaster 300 — The Adventurer
The Adventurer is most at home in the great outdoors, connected with nature. From pounding dirt on hiking trails in Singapore to conquering mountain peaks or kayaking downstream in neighbouring countries, the great outdoors excite the Adventurer more than anything else. A watch built to withstand the elements is the ideal watch to accompany the Adventurer. The Omega Seamaster 300 is the ideal watch with its robust stainless steel case, scratch resistant sapphire crystal and ceramic bezel. Paired with a stainless steel bracelet, the Omega Seamaster 300 can be worn in all conditions across different terrains.
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Montblanc Star Legacy Moonphase 42 mm — The Corporate
Dressed in suits and ties from Mondays to Fridays, the Corporate consider boardrooms as their playground and climbing ladders their choice of workout. A fine line separates the Corporate from an #insurancebro which is why picking the right watch is paramount for the Corporate. The Montblanc Star Legacy Full Calendar is classic in its dial execution without being overtly showy with its timeless Roman index typeface set against a silvery-white dial. The full calendar indicates the day, date and month at a glance while a moonphase indicator set at the bottom of the dial shows the different phases of the moon, is bound to draw envious glances from fellow rat racers.
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Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II King Gold — The Party Animal
From glitzy Marquee to cult favourite Zouk, the Party Animal is well informed of newest club openings and knows every cocktail recipe by heart. Often found grooving under blinding strobe lights, a flamboyant watch is the right foil for the Party Animal. Hublot’s Big Bang Sang Bleu II is a peacock of a watch — bold in design with its multi-faceted watch case and extravagant with its King Gold case. Made in collaboration with tattoo artist Maxime Buchi, the 45mm Hublot Big Bang Sang Bleu II has a large diamond as the hour indicator, with a long seconds hand that runs across the face with a small white triangle in the subdial at 3 o’clock for the minute hand.
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Rado True Thinline Le Corbusier — The Creative
Often found camped in studios, co-working spaces or hipster cafes, the Creative is driven by realising ideas and seeing imaginations turn into reality. Ask about their favourite design ethos and chances are you’ll hear monochrome and minimalist which makes Rado’s True Thinline Le Corbusier the right watch for them. Made in a monochromatic shade of Grey Brown Natural Umber from Le Corbusier’s Architectural Polychromy, the Rado True Thinline Le Corbusier was created as a tribute to design legend Le Corbusier. Negative spaces fill the watch dial with a minimalist approach taken by Rado. Measuring 39mm in diameter, the watch case and bracelet are made in high-tech ceramic which Rado is synonymous with.
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TAG Heuer Connected Modular — The Techie
You know it’s Techie confirmed when you come across a MacBook which runs virtualised Windows or an Internet browser filled with shortcuts to Engadget, CNET, The Verge and the lot. Apart from bytes and codes, the Techie is easily identifiable by their plethora of gadgets such as wireless headphones, tablets, smart wallets and TAG Heuer’s Connected Modular strapped on their wrists. Made in collaboration with Intel, the TAG Heuer Connected Modular reinvents the connected watch by combining the craftsmanship and excellence of Swiss watchmaking with cutting edge technology and a host of nifty sensors, apps and functions.
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